39DollarGlasses.com is an American company that was founded on the belief that a person’s quality of life should not be hindered by financial difficulties. Over a decade and a half later, the company still adheres to these beliefs by giving back to people who need it most through their partnership with the ChildSight program by Helen Keller International.

39DollarGlasses.com was founded by two eye doctors from New York. During their practice, they saw the overwhelming impact that the high cost of eyewear made on families, especially with children. They then set out to open their own optical lab on Long Island along with a highly-trained customer service team to provide proper and accurate information to all their customers. It was decided that the best way to reach more people was to open an online optical store, which at the time was considered to be an unusual concept. They refused to be discouraged and continued on their course with their purpose always guiding the way.

Although everyone should have access to eye care, the lack of vision correction is particularly impactful for children. An overwhelming majority of what a child learns in school is presented visually, so it is imperative that a child has proper vision care. During their work with Helen Keller International, they have encountered children who were thought to have learning disabilities but ended up surprising their teachers and peers when they began to thrive academically after being given a pair of glasses.

Helen Keller International travels to different locations all over the United States to provide eye exams for underprivileged children. Once it’s determined that the child needs vision-correction, they pick a frame from the wide selection provided by 39DollarGlasses.com, who have donated thousands of pairs to American children living in poverty. Sadly, there are still so many children to reach out to and both companies are diligently working together to make a difference, one city at a time.

The owners fully believe in the cause of HKI’s ChildSight program and donate the same quality frames and lenses that are sold on their website. When asked about the importance of vision screenings, 39DollarGlasses CEO, Dr. Marc Weinstein stated the following: “As doctors we know all too well that uncorrected vision problems are especially impactful for children, leaving them at great risk for missing out on potential academic success and important stages of social development.”

In 2015, 96% of the teachers surveyed by HKI saw an improvement in class participation in those students who received eyeglasses through the ChildSight program. One teacher remarked: “This program made wearing glasses something considered ‘cool’. The students who received them were more confident in class and participated more than usual”.

“For nearly 20 years ChildSight remains dedicated to making a positive and significant impact on thousands of children and families who would otherwise needlessly struggle with untreated vision disorders,” said Kindal Beckley, Program Manager for ChildSight New Jersey, who is also a Newark native and longtime community resident. “Our shared commitment with 39DollarGlasses will allow us to continue our work in meeting the high level of need for vision care among children in the Newark area and address the barriers that low-income families face in receiving the vision care they need.”

This past Monday, June 6, 2016 was National Eyewear Day! The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate the creation of glasses that many of us wear everyday to keep our vision clear and our style sharp. Glasses have been around for nearly seven centuries and more and more people are beginning to wear them. Unfortunately, the cost of prescription glasses can be very expensive and unaffordable for many.

The lack of vision correctness is especially significant for children. A lack of proper eyewear can greatly affect a child’s ability to learn in school. For this reason, we have worked with various organizations and schools that dedicate their time to providing eyeglasses for children.

Social Responsibility

39DollarGlasses has worked with New York City public schools and the Kress Vision Program to help provide free eye exams and eyeglasses for children in need. We have worked with Helen Keller International, a first-class organization that has helped us tremendously in providing 500 pairs of new eyeglasses to children. It’s this part of our job that reminds us why we were founded and how important it is to give back to our local communities.

Our Product

All our glasses we donate to children are the same glasses we sell and are made with polycarbonate lenses, the only lenses that are doctor recommended for kids under 18. Our lenses are impact resistant, ultra-light and 30% thinner than most lenses. We also offer AR coating on our lenses which helps prevent reflective glare. Our newest addition is our Blue Light Blocking Premium Anti-Reflective coating, which helps shield your eyes from harmful blue light from computer, tablet and TV screens. We will continue to make strides in providing affordable eyewear to those in need as well as look for ways to improve our the quality and safety of our glasses.

Thankful for Eyewear

Our glasses help define who we are as people. They can add to our style, personality and overall quality of life. Actors, musicians, politicians and doctors all around the world would never be the same without their patented eyewear frames. From the beginning days of Benjamin Franklin’s bifocals to JFK’s famous black wayfarers and even Clark Kent’s thick-framed specs, something would be missing without the stylish and memorable power of eyewear. Happy National Eyewear Day to all our 39ers!

Parents of children who visited the restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese should be aware that star eyeglasses distributed to the chain have been recalled due to safety concerns.

There have been no reported injuries associated with the light-up glasses, but it has been determined that the batteries within the toy may become loose, which could pose a hazard, according to MCall.com.

The glasses are made of red translucent plastic and have the words Chuck E. Cheese’s printed on the side.

Though children may enjoy playing with toy glasses, it’s important that when it comes to their real eye wear, parents opt for durable materials that won’t break or shatter.

Because children are likely to be less gentle with their spectacles, bendable titanium eyeglasses, which aren’t likely to snap, are an ideal choice.

The American Optometric Association recommends that kids who are between the ages of 6 and 18 should receive a vision exam at least once every two years. Because it’s estimated that 80 percent of learning is done through the eyes, good vision may be imperative to a student’s academic success.

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